Box Office: Footloose Cuts Loose, Real Steel Not The Real Deal

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to attend three screenings for movies opening this weekend. I skipped them all for a few reasons. One, because my collection of books and movies is overpowering my living space. Two, thought I’d take a week off reviewing theatrical releases. And three, because the three major releases (one is a remake, another has three comedic leads looking at birds, and the last is a prequel/remake) didn’t seem worth my time. Judging from the Friday totals and weekend estimates I’m not the only one.

Honestly, are movie executives so transfixed on the ’80s that once they get into their positions they make it a necessity to remake movies of that decade? On top of that they also decide to pair Jack Black and Owen Wilson with Steve Martin to go birdwatching. Huh?

North American audiences seem to be avoiding movies this weekend. They might be better off in taking a stand about the injustice of bad movies and have Operation Movie Theater where they stage sit-ins around the box office. Where have the hardcore must-watch-a-movie-at-the-theater-every-weekend moviegoers gone? Just take a look at Friday’s totals and weekend estimates. Full breakdown coming on Sunday.

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Travis

Travis Leamons is one of the Inside Pulse Originals and currently holds the position of Managing Editor at Inside Pulse Movies. He's told that the position is his until he's dead or if "The Boss" can find somebody better. I expect the best and I give the best. Here's the beer. Here's the entertainment. Now have fun. That's an order!